8173 117TH, OCALA, FL 34481

Description

Fresh, lovely and fastidiously maintained Westbury model in Oak Run country club full-amenity gated 55+ community. Step into a very pretty, light, bright and airy 3-bedroom, 2-bath neat-as-a-pin home nestled in beautifully and artfully landscaped set-back, private garden setting. Lovely front and rear elevations with cottage shutters, rock solid concrete block and stucco construction. Recent new roof (2022) and HVAC (2018) under twice yearly maintenance contract. Living space approximately 1976 square feet. Extensive mature landscaping on all sides with islands of plantings including bald cypress tree, crepe myrtles, a multitude of once and repeat blooming azaleas, bottle brush trees and Japanese magnolias in the front. Irrigation system throughout. Step into the tiled entry foyer with half-moon fan window over front door, half-wall and closet. Roomy 23’ by 17’ open concept living area features 10-foot ceilings, wood laminate flooring and ceiling fan. Living area leads by French doors to primary and roomy secondary bedrooms, and by window paned mullioned French doors to the adjacent den/family room with tile, ceiling fan and new (2023) windows. Large kitchen with tile flooring, updated stainless steel appliances, double sink, pantry, set in ceiling, indirect lighting, ceiling fan, and plant shelving. Separate dining room with half-moon fan window and plantation shutters. Large morning room/eat-in area for the kitchen with updated triple sliding glass doors leading to rear patio with wonderful view of the lush backyard. Double French doors with overhead plant shelf leads to spacious primary bedroom with wood laminate flooring, ceiling fan and large walk-in and linen closets and Levolor blinds. Adjoining en-suite primary full bath with walk-in shower, updated ceramic sink and plantation shutters. From living area, double French doors lead to roomy second and third bedrooms and full bath. Each of these bedrooms has plantation shutters, ceiling fan and a closet. Bedroom 2 has wood laminate flooring. Bedroom 3 has new carpeting. The adjacent full second bath has tub with opaque glass doors, block glass and linen closet. Laundry room with closet, utility sink, window, vinyl flooring, brand new washer and 2023 dryer. Two-car garage with additional back storage area and work bench. Extensive mature gardens with dozens of potted red amaryllis, tall hedge of podocarpus flanking extra-large paved patio back yard, greenhouse and storage shed -- surrounded and backed by tree line that includes two large holly trees, winter blooming red camellias, and both single and triple azaleas in pink, red, white and fuchsia. Many large pots of Mexican petunias and other plantings. Original owner. Oak Run resort style living features six swimming pools including year-round indoor aquatics center pool with free swim, lane swim and water volleyball. Two modern fitness facilities with fitness classes. Outdoor and indoor pickle ball, tennis courts, shuffleboard, bocce ball, billiards, card room, ceramics, library, neighborhood cable channel and more than 50 clubs to join. Modest HOA dues. Original owner(s). Extensive Systems and appliance paperwork.